Maple Grove, MN vs Sioux Falls, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in walk score (38 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 71,288 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+12.7 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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